Jowers v. Williams

ROBERTSON, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation case.

In July 1982, the employee, Marvin Jow-ers, was severely injured while working for his employer, Steve Williams. Since the date of the accident, the employer’s insur-*360anee carrier has paid the employee weekly benefits.

On October 21,1988, the employee filed a complaint in the circuit court, alleging that he was entitled to permanent total disability compensation benefits because it is conceded that he was permanently and totally disabled. Initially, the employer filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief could…